Thanks to Mr. Snuggles for the link. Interesting machinima.

No, you didn’t get here by accident, this is perhaps the only review you’ll need to read if you want to get a feel for the Dragon Age game.

BioWare got a ton of exposure for this game because of their success with the Baldur’s Gate series that was great for the PC. Now, they have taken that experience and created a new world that has the potential to become something epic.

Problem is, they fell short by not making this game an online multi-player experience. So, instead of forming a party with someone who excels with spells and a tank who can withstand a ton of punishment online, we’re all left to these experiences on our own.

If you’re a fan of RPG, then you’ll find this game to be a nice way to pass time, but I doubt many will go back and replay the game after the closing credits roll. Unlike Fable 2 where the replay value is fun and worthwhile, the micro-managing of the battles and AI characters take away from the enjoyment of the game for most gamers. I know there are some of you who enjoy that element, and you’ll have a great time at it.

But for the rest of us who want to jump into the action and enjoy the surroundings of the game and have fun doing so aren’t going to get that. While I like the idea of not telling you everything you need to do in order to beat the game, a mapping system or at least tell me where I need to go would be nice. Make it optional if you want, but you need to have it!

On it’s own the game won’t become a classic despite all the attempts it’s trying to make. But, if BioWare is setting us up for more chapters down the road, and provides better gameplay, we might look back and realize this game was essential in building the foundation of a great franchise.

Here’s what most prolly want to see – a scene with an elf chick and woman making out:

Overall rating: 5/10 – Wait for it in the used section to buy.

This looks like a pretty cool game. I love the part where the Wizard catches on fire…